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Achieve energy savings.

Simplify waste management.

Enhance indoor environment quality.

Reduce your environmental impact.

Everything you need for a greener building, all in one place!

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Achieve energy savings

When designing an energy-efficient building, people tend to focus on everything from insulation to window placement. But, in fact, ceiling systems can also play a major role in effective energy conservation. Here are a couple of key things to consider for your next green-building project

LIGHT REFLECTANCE
Our built environment is vital in the fight against climate change as 40% of CO2 emissions come from energy used in our buildings.
A well designed ceiling with high light reflectance improves space illumination, allowing for fewer light fixtures, a reduced electrical light output, lower maintenance costs and a reduced cooling load. Measurable savings H  igh light reflectance ceilings, such as the Ultima surface, enhance the benefits of indirect lighting by improving overall lighting uniformity, returning up to 90% of the light back into the space, compared to 75% with standard ceilings.  A light reflectance of 90% and more delivers 20% of cost savings with indirect lighting, and can yield total building energy savings up to 11%.

CoolZone, at the heart of your energy ambitions

CoolZone incorporates BASF Micronal phase-change material into Armstrongs plain metal ceiling tiles. The phase-change material encased in the cassette stores and releases large amounts of energy, reducing cooling costs and maintaining a comfortable temperature. A solution for your future energy ambitions, tailored for each building: classrooms, offices and meeting rooms, retail, lightweight buildings, new and existing buildings. For more information regarding COOLZONE, please consult us.

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THERMAL MASS
The thermal mass of the buildings structure absorbs daytime thermal gains and then, during the night time, the heat stored in the thermal mass of the building is released back to the room. There needs to be contact between the air within the room and the buildings thermal mass in order for thermal transfer to occur. Island ceilings provide an ideal solution in these instances by adding design elements to a space and helping to maintain acoustical and visual comfort. Armstrongs Canopy range offers lots of choices of material such as mineral, resin, wood and metal, available in a large range of shapes and sizes. Our island ceilings are very easy to install and dismantle, enabling easy re-location and reuse. We have also developed a range of Axiom Canopies which are manufactured to pre-designed sizes and packaged with all the necessary components in our factory. This provides easy on-site installation along with no wasted materials or components.

Pulling the plug on heating and AC

Challenge How to create an eco-friendly building, using the thermal mass of the concrete to control room temperatures instead of relying on air-conditioning and heating. Solution By installing Armstrongs AXIOM C CANOPy clouds and benefiting from their thermal mass, Armstrong were able to eliminate the use of these appliances and thus reduce energy consumption significantly. Additionally, they create a cleaner-looking environment with light-reflective properties.
Jobsite Design Architect Omega Contractor Product The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham (UK) Project Architects, Ruth Walters, Jane Derbyshire & David Kendall at Rivergreen Developments Decke (Newcastle) Ltd AXIOM C CANOPY

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Simplify waste management

Recycling can be as good for you as it is for the environment. It reduces waste, saves money and is a smart alternative to our dwindling landfill capacity.

END OF LIFE RECYCLING (EOL)

We are currently the only mineral-wool ceiling tile producer to offer a comprehensive post-consumer recycling scheme. We offer a collection programme for refurbishment / strip-out projects of used tiles whenever it is environmentally and economically viable to do so. The ceiling tiles are recycled into the mix and are processed into new ceiling tiles.

OFF-CUT RECYCLING
As part of our post-consumer recycling programme we have developed an offcut recycling scheme. This diverts waste generated during the installation process from landfill and this material can be fully recycled into our manufacturing process.

GREEN OMEGA CONTRACTORS

Armstrong Ceilings has launched a scheme to build an eco-friendly army of approved ceiling and wall system installers with expertise in recycling projects. A Green Omega meets a range of criteria including having an environmental policy, completing Armstrongs environ mental survey and training, and enrolling in an environmental management system (EMS) such as ISO 14001.

 1000 m2 of ceiling = 3.8 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill,  7000 kWh of energy saved,  43 tonnes of virgin raw material saved.

In 1999, Armstrong Ceilings introduced the industry's first ceiling-recycling programme. To date, we have recycled over 11 millionm2 of old ceiling material. That's more than 61,500 tonnes of construction waste that's been diverted from landfills.

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Out with the old, in with the new

Challenge How to create an inspirational yet environmentally friendly internal environment, while also providing a sustainable solution and savings on landfill costs. Solution With Armstrongs unique End of Life recycling programme, 9 tonnes of old Dune ceiling tiles were recycled. The ceilings were picked up, free of charge and returned back to the manufacturing plant to be re-used. A true cradle to cradle extended life cycle! Axal ceilings, Axiom Transitions & the Bandraster suspension system were selected for their acoustic performance, clean aesthetics, durability, demountability as well as their ability to be recycled. The Axal tiles provided the visual sleekness of a concealed system, with the accessibility and maintenance benefits of an exposed grid system.

Jobsite Architect main Contractor Omega Contractor Product

236 Grays Inn Road, London Tate and Hindle Ltd Mitie Interiors Ltd Laser Essex Ltd Recycled Ceilings Dune Premier MicroLook

Making good use of off-cut scraps

Challenge How to manage a mega installation project with 120,000m of ceilings whereby the off-cuts can be collected quickly and recycled right away in order to make new tiles for the same site. Solution Armstrong implemented an innovative Off Cut Recycling System directly on site, which enabled all the waste to be captured and collected as it was generated. Whats more, Armstrong Bioguard Plain and Bioguard Acoustic tiles provided a combination of acoustic, anti-microbial, ISO 5 clean-room solutions the hospital required. 10 650 m2 of ceiling tiles 42.9 tonnes saved from landfill 19.5 tonnes of CO2 was offset
Jobsite Architect main Contractor Omega Contractor Product University Hospital, Birmingham (UK) Building Design Partnership Ltd Balfour Beatty Titan Ceilings Ltd Off Cut Recycling Programme

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Enhance indoor environment quality

When it comes to sustainability, the environment inside the building is just as important as whats happening outside. Offer your occupants great lighting, outstanding acoustics and clean, fresh air so they can work, study, live and play in the most positive conditions possible.

VISUAL COMFORT
A well designed ceiling with high light reflectance improves space illumination, allowing for fewer light fixtures, a reduced electrical light output, lower maintenance costs and a reduced cooling load.  High light reflectance ceilings, such as ULTIMA or PERLA, enhance the benefits of indirect lighting by improving overall lighting uniformity, returning up to 90% of the light back into the space, compared to 75% with standard ceilings.  Island ceilings, such as ULTIMA or OPTIMA CANOPIES, installed over a working place improve the light reflection for better comfort for the end user.

ACOUSTICAL COMFORT
Armstrong acoustical ceilings reduce noise levels in interior spaces, allowing for an optimum balance of high-performance sound absorption and room-to-room sound attenuation to maximise / minimise speech intelligibility as appropriate. Armstrong offers the largest range of acoustical solutions, with reflective products, absorptive products (up to 1.00 w with OP range and Optima), and room-toroom sound attenuation performance dB range (up to 43dB for Ultima dB planks).

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Increasing attention is being given to the quality of the indoor environment and the presence of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) within it. In this respect, Armstrong offers a wide selection of ceiling systems with safe and low emissions. In certain areas, it is essential to limit the number of airborne particles by creating a Clean Room-type environment using products certified in accordance with ISO 14644-1. Armstrong offers solutions for areas requiring minimal to the most stringent requirements: Bioguard, Parafon Hygien, Clean Room FL, PERLA OP. Anti-microbial Armstrong ceilings do not favour the development of fungi/mould or yeast and the products can be used in any general area. The Armstrong Bioguard paint treatment has additional active components that reduce the colony size of virulent strains of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. Cleanable The frequency and method of cleaning of a ceiling varies from one application to another. All products can be cleaned with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner.

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Creating an ergonomic space for improved well-being

Challenge How to create an ergonomic space that can improve occupant well-being in a 100 m showroom. A key requirement of this project was to maintain the untreated finish of the soffits whilst using striking ceiling elements to combine design, acoustic performance and enhanced lighting conditions. Solution Thanks to Armstrongs Island Ceiling range, the ceilings could be targeted into specific areas without whitening the entire space. They also help to manage the rooms indirect acoustics and provide perfect surfaces for indirect lighting.

Jobsite Architect Product

Kinnarps Showroom (FR) Kinnarps Ultima Canopy concave and convex, AXIOM C CANOPY with 600 x 600 mm Optima tiles

A quieter place to dine

Challenge How to reduce excess reverberation and noise build up in a loud canteen. With its 3.50 metre high ceiling and rough concrete finish, conversations were difficult and students were stressed. Solution Armstrong proposed a fast, clean and simple solution to address these challenges. This included Ultima Canopies over the more acoustically challenged areas approximately 30% of the ceiling ensuring extra sound absorption. And to increase the attractiveness of the canteen, Infusions Canopies were used in the design to add colour over a 60 m adjacent space.

Jobsite Architect main Contractor Product

CROUS University Cafeteria Clermont-Ferrand (FR) Mme Gay-Charpin S2A, Issoire, M. Springer Ultima Canopy, Infusion Canopy

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Reduce your environmental impact

Whatever your ceiling project, Armstrong helps you reduce your environmental impact with responsible solutions, from product design and raw material selection to manufacturing and logistics.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD)

Whats so good about an EPD? An EPD is a thoroughly objective, factbased study conducted by a third party. Most importantly, this study takes into account the entire lifecycle of the product, from its earliest stages of development all the way up to its end of life. It offers a summary of performance attributes, aesthetics, and environmental preferences to help you chose the right product for each project. Now, we have Environmental Product Declarations for most of the product families, including a view of the total ceiling system. Armstrong EPDs conform to the require ments of ISO 14025. EPD environmental impact areas  Global Warming Potential Also known as carbon footprint, this takes into consideration greenhouse gas emissions, or other emissions that contribute to climate change.  Primary Embodied Energy Amount of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources used in the raw material procurement for a product, and the amount of energy required to manufacture it into a new product.  Ozone Depletion Thinning of the earths stratospheric ozone layer.  Acidification Potential Pollutants or emissions that turn into acids and harm buildings, plants, animals, aquatic life, and human health.  Eutrophication Potential When materials contribute to increased quantity of nutrients that leach into water or solid and shift the biological balance.  Water Consumption Total amount of water required to produce a product.  Smog/Photochemical Oxidant Creation Potentia When emission of chemicals cause smog or air pollution.

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardised and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) based tool to communicate the environmental performance of a product or system, and is applicable worldwide.

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Products

Mineral Ceilings  High recycled content (up to 82%)  100% recyclable  High light reflectance and acoustical performance  15 years guarantee  Multiple manufacturing locations for reduced transportation emissions Metal Ceilings  30% recycled content  Well established 3rd-party recycling programme  15 years guarantee  High light reflectance and acoustical performance  Cleanable and durable  Multiple manufacturing locations for reduced transportation emissions  Design flexibility for waste minimisation and performance optimisation Wood Range

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND DESIGN

Raw Material Raw materials for our ceilings are renewable and abundant in nature Biosoluble mineral wool (the wools used in our products meet the classification "exempt" as defined by EC directive 97/69/EC 1997), perlite, natural starch, recycled paper, recycled tiles and clay. None of our ceiling products contain asbestos.

 Constructed using high class MDF, coated with clear UV enhanced lacquer, without the use of any solvents  Good light reflectance and acoustical performance  FSC certified wood available on request  Natural product without allergic ingredients Suspension Systems

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High-Recycled Content A significant proportion of our ceiling tiles are produced using recycled raw materials, including slag mineral wool, other recycled mineral wools, recycled paper and recycled ceiling tiles. These recycled contents are now indicated on all Armstrong's published literature in accordance with EN ISO 14021:2001.

 All Armstrong suspension systems contain 25% recycled content, with the highest percentage of post consumer content in the industry (23%)  Rotary stitched for additional strength and stability  Recyclable  Patented Peakform for extra strength & stability  Multiple manufacturing locations for reduced transportation emissions

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Achieving the most respected certifications worldwide

Being a leader in sustainability and safety means complying with the strictest standards and certifications both domestically and across the globe. Thats exactly what weve been doing and well continue to do so.

LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN) The US Green Building Councils mission is the global adoption of sustainable buildings within a generation. Their Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building certification is a framework for improving the environmental footprint in building design, construction and operation.

BRE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILES At Armstrong, were proud to be a recognised pioneer in green practices, with successful methods to produce environmentally preferable products, prevent pollution and reduce waste. Were the only UK mineral ceiling manufacturer with a BRE Ecopoint profile an external certification of our compliance with ISO 14041 and ISO 21930 standards. Our Ecopoint score in 2007 was 0.10, a significant improvement on 2004, and were working on lowering it even further.
GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL FOUNDER AND MEMBER

FDES (FRANCES ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH DECLARATION) Armstrong is participating in European Union efforts to establish a standardised method for profiling the environmental impact of products. In France, the FDES (Fiche Dclaration Environnementale et Sanitaire) is expected to mirror other European initiatives. Information generated through FDES is utilised in Frances HQE (Haute Qualit Environnementale) project accreditation scheme. The product profiles for our mineral and metal tile facilities are based on FDES methodology.

IBU (GERMAN INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT) Armstrong collaborates with German certification and standards groups for sustainable building, such as the IBU (Germanys Institute of Construction and Environment) and is a member of WETEC. The Wet-felt Technical Committee for Construction, WETEC, provides a service to European based manufacturers of wet-felted products by providing a forum for the development and maintenance of technical, quality and safety standards and guidelines. An Environmental Product Declaration for WETEC wet-felt mineral fibre products will be published in 2012.

Armstrong was a founding member of the USA and Indian Green Building Councils and plays an active role in the Green Building Councils in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, China, Australia, Spain, Germany, Poland and Serbia. In 2007, our corporate headquarters in Lancaster, PA, achieved the LEED-EB (Existing Building) Platinum rating, the highest and most demanding certification.

M1 (EMISSION CLASS FOR BUILDING MATERIAL)

LIFETIME GUARANTEE MANUFACTURING ACCREDITATIONS

The Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials aims to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials so that material emissions do not increase the requirement for ventilation. The classification presents emission requirements for the materials used in ordinary work spaces with respect to good indoor air quality. M1 stands for low emissions. Armstrong has achieved this classification for the majority of its range of mineral tiles.

Armstrongs stringent environmental and safety standards ensure quality and consistency in our manufacturing processes. In Europe, our tile and grid manufacturing plants are accredited to ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 9001:2000 (quality assurance). Our mineral plants have an Occupational Health and Safety Management system in place to match ISO 18001 standards.

The result of continuous product line development and improvement allows us to offer a new Lifetime guarantee for our Dune Supreme, Dune dB and Dune Max product ranges.

15 YEAR GUARANTEE Most of our products are cleanable and our hygiene tiles have an antifungicide treatment. The durability of our products means less damage and fewer replacements required, resulting in a lower impact on the environment. All our 95% and 99% RH products are guaranteed for 15 years.

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